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Old 01-12-2012, 05:44 PM
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Well, here's one that just happened today. I'm sorry to say that I've never heard of the horse....but I have now.

El Bomba won today's 1st at Turfway in the 100th start of his career......at age 13!!

How cool is that!

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...eer?source=rss
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Old 01-12-2012, 08:34 PM
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Oh that was SO cool! I'm so happy you posted that.

Love it when the announcers sound stunned.

What a great old guy (I had never heard of him either).

Very nice!
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Old 01-12-2012, 08:45 PM
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Heart Ack Road, 9 year old grey mare. Hasn't won in over a year, makes her 79th start in tomorrow's 2nd at Oaklawn. She has no facebook page, but at least one fan.
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Old 01-12-2012, 08:47 PM
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Well, here's one that just happened today. I'm sorry to say that I've never heard of the horse....but I have now.

El Bomba won today's 1st at Turfway in the 100th start of his career......at age 13!!

How cool is that!

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...eer?source=rss
Only 5 different trainers in those 100 races (Been with his current trainer since Oct. 2006.) His wins have all come between 1 mile and even won a 1 7/8th mile race. First race was Aug. 8th 2002 at Woodbine, where he finished 7th of 14, only beaten 2 3/4 length at odds of 94-1. That must have been some helluva photo finish.
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Old 01-12-2012, 10:09 PM
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Only 5 different trainers in those 100 races (Been with his current trainer since Oct. 2006.) His wins have all come between 1 mile and even won a 1 7/8th mile race. First race was Aug. 8th 2002 at Woodbine, where he finished 7th of 14, only beaten 2 3/4 length at odds of 94-1. That must have been some helluva photo finish.
Interesting information, GPK. It does appear that he's been well cared for by a relatively few connections. One thing I thought remarkable is that El Bomba ran in that race today without front wraps. Maybe it's nothing, but I just thought it was notable that a 13yo in a low-level claimer would be running without fronts. I would think that would be saying something positive about his soundness level.

Anyway, it's a great story, and I'm already looking forward to start #101!
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Interesting information, GPK. It does appear that he's been well cared for by a relatively few connections. One thing I thought remarkable is that El Bomba ran in that race today without front wraps. Maybe it's nothing, but I just thought it was notable that a 13yo in a low-level claimer would be running without fronts. I would think that would be saying something positive about his soundness level.

Anyway, it's a great story, and I'm already looking forward to start #101!
Finished 5th last Friday in his 101st.
http://www1.drf.com/drfPDFChartRaces...20120217&RN=11

He did get some local press the day before.
http://www.wlwt.com/r/30477765/detail.html
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West Seattle Boy appears in the Portland Meadows Route Claiming Series today (R8).

http://www.drf.com/events/route-clai...rtland-meadows

From the Profiles:

The 13 year old veteran has been a Northwest staple for a decade now and while he hasn't fired his best shot yet in the first two legs of the series, he's still one to be respected as he appears to be able to run all day and that's what he'll need here. Also note that top rider Leslie Mawing flies up for the mount.

Best of luck to them.
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Well, here's one that just happened today. I'm sorry to say that I've never heard of the horse....but I have now.

El Bomba won today's 1st at Turfway in the 100th start of his career......at age 13!!

How cool is that!

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...eer?source=rss
Tom Lamarra of Bloodhorse tweeted about La Bomba yesterday. One of his favorites. La Bomba is a horse whose career has been prolonged and helped tremendously by the advent of synthetic surfaces.
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Well, here's one that just happened today. I'm sorry to say that I've never heard of the horse....but I have now.

El Bomba won today's 1st at Turfway in the 100th start of his career......at age 13!!

How cool is that!

Tremendous!
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Old 01-13-2012, 08:28 AM
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Two old favorites that immediately come to mind are Awesome Gem and Musketier. Who wouldn't love to have them in their barn?
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13 year old West Seattle Boy squares off against spry "young'un" 12-year old Colonel Courtney in the 9th at Portland on Monday. 'Boy has won 26 of 107 starts and the Colonel is 25 for 107, and have been able to grind out a combined $570,000. Good luck and safe trip to both.
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